Description
These Cozy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are heartwarming, savory, and topped with gooey cheese, making them a perfect weeknight dinner for the family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the center to create little boats.
- Cook the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce; mix well.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the zucchini halves, filling them generously.
- Top each boat with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These zucchini boats can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. They store well in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg